Valentine's Day: The Worst Gifts To Ever Give Your Sweetheart

Just two months ago, you were scrambling to find the perfect Christmas present for your lover. Now it's time to venture out again all in the name of Valentine's Day.

You might be wondering, "What exactly does my love want?"

And while we can't answer that hard-to-answer question, we can tell you what your lady or man friend will hate to receive.

Unless your partner specifically asks for one of these gifts -- or you're 100 per cent sure it's what he/she wants -- you should wholeheartedly avoid giving these presents. On Valentine's Day or, maybe, ever.

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Warning: Gifts Not To Give On Valentine's Day

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This stand mixture is absolutely adorable, but it just won't cut it as a Valentine's Day gift. Kitchen appliances don't really say "Babe, I love you." They lean more toward: "Get back in the kitchen and bake me some heart-shaped cookies."

Once again, this is another cute appliance that won't put a smile on her face. Be prepared to be served burnt toast in the near future.

You're not going to score any points if you buy her a vacuum cleaner. All your telling her is, "Here's a more efficient way to clean the house." Also note: this doesn't count as your "contribution" to the housework that needs to get done.

You'll be put in the dog house if she unwraps her gift to find a lawn mower. We guarantee it.

No girl wants to get a gym membership as a Valentine's Day gift. It screams, "You need to lose weight." A girl's self-esteem should be flying high on February 14, not hitting terrible lows.

Unless you signed up for a couples cooking class, steer clear of this gift. No matter what your intentions are, she'll think you consider her a horrible cook.

You might think you're being slick when you wrap up that Wii for her, but she knows what you're up to. Yes, you would love for your girlfriend to battle zombies or play tennis with you virtually, but don't give her a game console on Valentine's. If anything, you should buy the Wii for yourself and try to convince her to play with you another day.

The same rules apply here. Why would you want to attend a sporting event with a girlfriend who doesn't like sports? If you want to go to a game so bad, buy the tickets for yourself and a friend.

You should know by now that if you offer her a six-pack as a token of your affection you'll find yourself drinking alone -- a lot.

It's not that hard to spot cheap jewelry. A fabulous pair of earrings doesn't necessarily mean you'll have to break the bank. So put down that $5 plastic bracelet and continue your search.

Sending a Valentine's Day text or email is redundant since it's assumed that you'll be seeing your girlfriend later on that same day. Instead, say it to her in person -- possibly with a little gift tucked under your arm.

A plain T-shirt is probably the most boring gift you can give on Valentine's Day. Don't be surprised if she later customizes it to say: "My boyfriend was cheap on Valentine's Day so all I got was this lousy tee."

Here starts the list of unoriginal Valentine's Day presents. Just because flowers, chocolates, stuffed animals and gift cards are society's default gifts, doesn't mean you have to follow suit.

If you're going to give her a box chocolate, try not to steal a few. A half-empty box of chocolate makes you look inconsiderate.

A stuffed toy alone is a bit tacky, so pair it with another item she might really like.

All this gift says is that you had no idea what she likes so you went out and bought her this. If you know she hates Victoria's Secret, then please don't get her a $100 gift card to that store -- no matter how bad you want her to look like an "Angel," it's her gift, not yours.

If you give her lingerie that's too big or too small, she'll think you think she's bigger than she really is or that you don't understand her shape. It's a double-edged sword. Tread carefully.

This speaks for itself. Not giving her anything is worse than giving her something. This definitely won't win her heart.